January- Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee County
Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee County (HFHLC) was formed in 1989 as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International.  They have constructed 35 homes, with quality and affordable housing for over 65 adults and 135 children in Lenawee County.  Their three-year Strategic Plan is focused on increasing building capacity, affiliate exposure, and fund development, while also being responsive to the needs of community through renovation.  By having the program for a month,  they would like to share their vision of hope for simple decent affordable housing for everyone in need, and how Lenawee County residents can work together to make it a reality.

February- Uniting Veterans and Supporting Families
Uniting Veterans and Supporting Families was put together due to concerns about suicide completion rates for people in the Military and wanted the community to help out with Veterans and their families. They currently have six members on their Steering Committee and over 26 supporters.  They provide community and veteran related resources, as well as trained facilitators that have experience in Armed Forces.  By having a month on the program, they want to educate the community on the needs of our veterans and families, as well as informing veterans and families there is a safe place for them to go get assistance from people.

March- Adrian Rea Literacy Center
The Adrian Rea Literacy Center opened its doors for the people of Lenawee County on July 1, 2008.  Their purpose is to enable citizens to enable themselves by offering one to one adult tutoring in areas of reading, math, writing, life skills, ESL, and pre GED.  The ages of the learners range from 18 to 79 years of age.  Their staff is certified with master degreed teachers.  By having a month on the program, they want to build awareness that they exist and are here to serve people of Lenawee County.  They want to bring more listeners and tutors together by building a stronger community. 

April- Friends of the Lenawee County Library
Friends of the Lenawee County Library advocates literacy and financial support of our local libraries. There will be several events and fundraising drives in the future to help support the libraries.  Learn how you can be a part of the this group of 'Friends' and support your local library, by listening to 103.9 WLEN during April.  We'll have several interviews and commercials promoting the group and its cause.

May- Hospice of Lenawee
The Hospice of Lenawee is a community based, independent, and the only nonprofit hospice in Lenawee County.  Their philosophy is for end-of-life care for their patients.   Hospice care is available for anyone with any life limiting illness and life expectancy is six months or less.  Having the month on Hometown they hope to get the word about who they are and what services they offer to the community, especially when it comes to dispelling myths.  They also hope to educate the community about their building campaign.  

June- Lenawee County MS Self-Help Group
Lenawee County MS Self-Help group started five years ago with 15 members; currently they have over 60 members.  They have educational programs and social events, and a visiting “sunshine” group for individuals who are not able to travel.  What they want to accomplish for the month they have the program is to make their group more visible to educate the community about multiple sclerosis.

July- The Damascus Road
The Damascus Road for four years now has provided employment opportunities for those that were incarcerated.  They also have a used furniture ministry that provides household items and furniture to those that are coming out of homelessness.  By having the month they want to increase awareness of their services. 

August- Lenawee’s CHILD
Lenawee’s CHILD (Communities Helping to Increase Learning and Development) is a program that is offered at no cost to parents of children birth to five years of age in Lenawee County. Your baby begins learning at birth, brain growth and development happens more rapidly during the first five years of life then any other time.  They are an interactive learning experience where they provide a fun environment for adults and children.  With the month they would like to reach more families who are not aware of them.  They would like families to know that Parent Educators help parents to trust themselves, to trust what they know, and to trust their judgment when parenting their child.

September- Safe Kids Lenawee
Safe Kids Lenawee has been in existence since 1999.  They currently have five agencies who are committed to the mission of Safe Kids, to prevent accidental childhood injury, which is the leading killer of children 14 and under.  Other then safety checks in the community one of their new initiatives will be to purchase smoke alarms to distribute to low income families.  By having a month on the program, they would like to inform the community as to exactly what Safe Kids is about.  To educate families on the importance of their Child’s safety in a car, at home, and in the community.  To inform the community of new initiatives they hope to accomplish, and possibly recruit new members. 

October- Homeless Education
The Homeless Education has been in existence since 2001.  The program is run through Adrian Public Schools, but also servers all the homeless students in all of the public schools in Lenawee County.  The program is designed to help make sure students remain in school.  For the last several years all of their seniors have graduated.  By having a month on the program, they would like to use the grant to promote the needs of the program as well as help create interest and action for two events, Pajama Rama and Hop for Homeless, to raise money and products for homeless education students.  

November- Lenawee County Continuum of Care
The Lenawee County Continuum of Care (CoC) is a collaboration of businesses, human service agencies, community leaders, law enforcement, and other dedicated individuals and organizations wanting to coordinate efforts to end homelessness.  The CoC works with everyone who is experiencing housing crisis.   By having a month on the program, they plan to take advantage of the opportunity to share with the community their data on homelessness, resources and to reduce stereotypical thoughts of what homelessness looks like.   

December- Human Trafficking Task Force of the Adrian Dominican Sisters
The Adrian Dominican Sisters have been in Lenawee County for over 125 years.  In December of 2008 they work towards the elimination of Human Trafficking and begin an education process on this issue.  By having the month on the program, they would like to raise public awareness on this issue through education and to get support from local citizens to pass Michigan Legislation on Trafficking in Persons.
 

March - Autism Hope
Autism HOPE (Help Options & Parent Education) is a new support group for autism. They have partnered with Hope Community Center and Mary Poore's Autism Support Group. They currently have about 50 members, and gather once a month for a "Social Saturday," geared toward the kids. It's a great chance to make friends, have fun, and learn social skills. By having a month on the program, they hope to raise money to start a Parent Therapy Training Program, in addition to raising awareness about "Action for Autism" on April 4th.

April - Michigan Donor Family Council (MDFC)
The Michigan Donor Family Council consists of 14 Donor Families who have first-hand experience with Organ Donation. They dedicate their time and resources to support Donor Families, and provide professional education and public speaking throughout the state of Michigan. They have over 20 members. By having a month on the program, they hope to bring awareness to the organization, start a support group, and hold an event.

May - Recovery Lifestyles
Recovery Lifestyles has provided counseling to both Adults and Youth of Lenawee County for the last 15 years. In addition, they have developed many helpful programs to assist families and individuals with their emotional and personal struggles. They also offer free, top-notch youth educational services (assemblies and small group meetings). By having a month on the program, they hope to accomplish three goals: 1. community exposure to the services they offer, 2. professional advertising, since their non-profit budget cannot afford this, and 3. to gain financial partners and donors.

June - Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans Fellowship
The Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans Fellowship's mission is "to be a central gathering point where returning Veterans from Iraq/Afghanistan can meet others who have similar backgrounds and find assistance and aid in readjustment to returning home." They provide small and large groups, aid, contacting needed services, discussing employment options, assistance with testing, and confidentiality (if requested for identity protection). By having a month on the program, they hope to bring awareness to the community of the new Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans Fellowship, and the assistance that is available, in addition to requesting volunteer help.

July - Hands of Hope
Hands of Hope began as a Compassionate Ministry of Tecumseh Church of Nazarene. HOH provides home and property maintenance services to individuals unable to care for themselves due to physical or mental illness, diminished capabilities, elderly, or in crisis. HOH provides its services free of charge. In addition to providing services to clients, it also provides compassionate ministry opportunities to the local church. By having a month on the program, they would like to use the opportunity to make new connections. They would like to let people who may need their services know that they are here to help. This effort includes educational programs that enhance employment skills and finding jobs. They would also like to let churches in the area know that they too can make a difference with their own compassionate ministry.

August -  Low Vision
Low Vision, located in Tecumseh, is a FREE non-profit service that provides information for the visually impaired seeking ways to maintain their independence. They help with finding free services such as leader dogs, white canes, schooling, and audio, large print, or Braille Bibles. By having a month on the program, Low Vision hopes to gain more exposure. Their goal is to get as much information into the hands of the visually impaired as possible.

September - Marriages that Work
Marriages That Work (MTW) was formed in 1996 with the mission of strengthening marriage and families through education. MTW promotes marriages and families by teaching classes in communication, conflict resolution, skills for establishing healthy relationships, and how to build a strong stepfamily. By having a month on the program, they hope to accomplish four things: 1. Raise awareness about who they are, the importance of marriage and family, and the services they offer; 2. Make people aware that they have a Federal grant and are able to offer these programs at very little or no cost; 3. Show the importance of the efforts being made in prisons and jails, and 4. Explain the relationships MTW is building with other agencies, and how their joint cooperation will benefit the community.

October - Daily Bread of Lenawee
The Daily Bread of Lenawee's mission is to "offer love and nutritious meals, served in a Christian, non-judgmental atmosphere." It's not just about serving food, though; It's about companionship and caring. They offer a variety of services, including case management, emergency food service, certified Social Security SSI/SSD program sign-up, educational classes for reading, writing, budgeting, and nutrition, in addition to referrals to many local support services. By having a month on the program, they would like to educate people about ALL of the issues and side effects of hunger. They would also like to raise awareness on the amount of people that Daily Bread is feeding, all of the services they offer, and more information on the program-- who can come, days and time, etc.

November - Lenawee County Continuum of Care
The Lenawee County Continuum of Care (CoC) is a collaboration of businesses, human services agencies, community leaders, law enforcement, and other dedicated individuals and organizations wanting to coordinate efforts to end homelessness. Their main purpose is to work together so that people in a housing crisis have the needed services available to them. By having a month on the program, they hope to tell people about "Homeless Awareness Week" in November. It would provide the Lenawee County CoC with an opportunity to share with the community basic information on homelessness, resources, and how to reduce stereotypical thoughts of what homelessness looks like. During "Homeless Awareness Week," several activities are planned including a Homeless Education Conference, an Awards Luncheon, Day of Prayer, and other activities.

December - Lenawee Humane Society
The Lenawee humane Society is a no kill shelter for lost and unwanted animals in our community.  They have been serving our county since 1921.  They seek to promote spaying and neutering to prevent unwanted animals, and to promote adoption of abandoned and unwanted animals to good caring homes.  They provide service to hundreds of animals each year.